Why You Procrastinate (and It’s Not Because You’re Lazy) with Dana K White
31m | Oct 20, 2026In this episode, Steph talks with Dana K. White, author of Procrastinators Get Stuff Done, about why procrastination isn't always laziness. Often, it comes from overwhelm, decision fatigue, perfectionism, and the feeling that we need to have everything figured out before we begin.
Dana shares her practical process for getting unstuck, starting with one surprisingly simple step: just look. They talk about why small wins matter, how “noncommittal experimentation” can help us move forward, and why making a big plan too early can actually become another form of procrastination.
Steph and Dana also talk about understanding your personal “commitment threshold,” resisting comparison, and helping kids who procrastinate without labeling them as lazy.
If there’s something you’ve been putting off, this conversation will help you stop overthinking it and take one small, doable step forward today.
Resources Mentioned
Procrastinators Get Stuff Done book
Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps
NiRV Question & Answer Bible for Kids
Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation
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